Illinois Expands Workplace Protections in 2025: Family Responsibilities and Reproductive Health Decisions
As of January 1, 2025, Illinois employees gained important new protections under the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA). The law now expressly prohibits employment discrimination based on family responsibilities and reproductive health decisions. These...
Illinois Now Required Paid Nursing Breaks For At Least One Year
Illinois has previously provided protections for pregnant women in the workplace. For example, the Illinois Human Rights Act has expressly recognized pregnancy as a protected personal characteristic. But now, with...